vancouver-gts
Viper Owner
Agreed ,the 12 cyl Ferrari Maranello 550 is relatively rare , yet my friend would be lucky to get much more than 100K for it if he decided to sell it.15K tuneups , 8K timing belt change or brake jobs
Gen II re-sale seems the same if not more than Gen III
- Thread starter bigdeep1
- Start date
Agreed ,the 12 cyl Ferrari Maranello 550 is relatively rare , yet my friend would be lucky to get much more than 100K for it if he decided to sell it.15K tuneups , 8K timing belt change or brake jobs
v10enomous
Enthusiast
The Europa was not a great car and certainly doesn't compare to a Viper but it sure is unique at 1,400 lbs. My cousin used his as a daily driver on Long Island for 6 years and it always neede something.
How cool is this car...
How cool is this car...
You must be registered for see images
You must be registered for see images
v10enomus , The only part I didn't dig on the Europa was the rear,also the body was pretty thin fiberglass.Saw one involved in a collison and that made my choice to stick with the Chally.My neighbour had two of them and when the Lotus Elise came out he sold them both to hop in one.he got so many tickets with the Elise , he was barred from driving it for a while ,so it's just sits in his garage
Local dude has a Europa with a cChevy 4.3 V-6 shoehorned in it.I'm not knocking the car since I driven one and it's fun ,but so is my friend's Lotus Super7 I can drive when I want! I'd prefer a Lotus Elan to the Europa any day.
Your not lying...I bought my C5 new in early 04 for 50K...By mid 2006 it was only worth around 28K...Said screw it and bought a 99Rt10 Viper for 39K...wrecked it a year later and the insurance gave me 43K for the totaled loss...
My 03 srt sticker says 84K...KBB says its worth 45K..6 months ago I had an offer of 40K but opted to keep it and add mods verses sell and get a 2008 viper..8 years later and still worth atleaste half it's value is much better than most cars..
I absolutely cringe when I go to ebay and see clean titled last year F360's for 70K or clean titled 2004 Gallardos for 80K when I know they sold for 200K new....
My 03 srt sticker says 84K...KBB says its worth 45K..6 months ago I had an offer of 40K but opted to keep it and add mods verses sell and get a 2008 viper..8 years later and still worth atleaste half it's value is much better than most cars..
I absolutely cringe when I go to ebay and see clean titled last year F360's for 70K or clean titled 2004 Gallardos for 80K when I know they sold for 200K new....
buy it now 80K for this 2004 gallardo...(Im surprised they put this interior in that exterior!!!!!!! What was this car brand new????
http://www.ecarlist.com/showroom/1177/photos/761044
http://www.ecarlist.com/showroom/1177/photos/761044
I relate the Viper to other collectable cars. For instance:
When early Fords started to become collectable is was the 32, 34, 36, 38, and 40 everyone wanted. The odd numbered years were left on the side, that is, until all the even years were bought up, then they begin to rise in price too. The same thing happened with the early Camaros. The 67-69's were the one to have even though the 70' and up were better cars, but eventually the second Gen. cars came into their own. It also happened with the 55-57 Chevys. In every case, later model cars were superior to their predecessor, but they were less desirable. The same is true here. Each generation of Viper is better than the last, but it will be the gen. II's that are initally the most desirable, and the main reason is style. When John Q. public thinks of Viper, it's the gen. II's they see in their head.
When early Fords started to become collectable is was the 32, 34, 36, 38, and 40 everyone wanted. The odd numbered years were left on the side, that is, until all the even years were bought up, then they begin to rise in price too. The same thing happened with the early Camaros. The 67-69's were the one to have even though the 70' and up were better cars, but eventually the second Gen. cars came into their own. It also happened with the 55-57 Chevys. In every case, later model cars were superior to their predecessor, but they were less desirable. The same is true here. Each generation of Viper is better than the last, but it will be the gen. II's that are initally the most desirable, and the main reason is style. When John Q. public thinks of Viper, it's the gen. II's they see in their head.
white out
Enthusiast
Hey Nick,
what year is your car. You should list it here too. If it is listied, post up the link.
Gen I/II values will go up, just a matter of time. I like TVC's analogy that he'll charge $1 for each mile driven. I'm up to $48, 500 worth on my 99
1999 ACR:
Cars for Sale: 1999 Dodge Viper ACR in SAN DIEGO, CA 92101: Coupe Details - 286064205 - AutoTrader.com
Nick
I hope to see your buddies car this year at some event, Plum.
Does hs still have the GTS?
maxdaddy
Enthusiast
I think thats a great price on that acr!! It should sell fast!
Toby
Enthusiast
As someone who knows Ferrari cars fairly well; modern day Ferrari cars have not and will continue to not hold their value.
Over built and too expensive to maintain will be the biggest factors.
You will see loads of parked Ferrari cars in the coming years being parted out as they will be worth more sold in pieces than as a whole.
Go GEN 2 Viper prices!!! UP! UP! UP!
Over built and too expensive to maintain will be the biggest factors.
You will see loads of parked Ferrari cars in the coming years being parted out as they will be worth more sold in pieces than as a whole.
Go GEN 2 Viper prices!!! UP! UP! UP!
eucharistos
Enthusiast
Hirkophoto
Viper Owner
Thanks Paul! Some one did.
yeah, he has it. you just wont ever see it again. the guy loves the G that much. the GTS hasnt been off his lift since he got it.....lol
The GTS loses some luster when you get a new toy, I know the feeling.
Fatboy 18
Enthusiast
Hey, I see the car is no longer listed, did you get the sale you wanted? If you sold it, someone out there got a really great deal
Thought your car looked fab IMO
Good luck with your new toy
Flash Gordon
Enthusiast
v10enomous
Enthusiast
HHI VIPER
Viper Owner
Good info Bill and I agree on the appreciation in value. Limited production and demand should confirm rising prices! Good news if you already have a Viper. Just wish I could afford one for the wife right now. She wants white with pink stripes!!!!
Thats the condition for getting a sister for mine. Of coursed it will be vinyl stripes! You gotta get out more Flash...
He's in Mexico quite a bit......goes there with Plum.
v10enomous
Enthusiast
Sure Plum... I'm in. First thing I'm gonna do is start demanding entitlements like Health care, welfare and free education Alright well maybe the second thing
Alright well maybe the second thing
F
FrgMstr
Guest
Bought my 05 SRT in October of this year when I felt prices were getting to the bottom. Checked autotrade and ebay yesterday and I think I could sell it for a profit now. Not much of one, but still more than I paid for it. KBB says I am up a few thousand as well.
